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...seat 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their feet on the floor. 17 2008 Element Sitting improperly can be seriously or fatally injured in the front seat can increase the chance of injury during a crash is out of position in... a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. In addition, an occupant who is greatly increased. Driver and Passenger ...
...seat 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their feet on the floor. 17 2008 Element Sitting improperly can be seriously or fatally injured in the front seat can increase the chance of injury during a crash is out of position in... a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. In addition, an occupant who is greatly increased. Driver and Passenger ...
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...and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off (see page 51 for important information about protecting larger children). 38 2008 Element Larger Children Children who ride in a back seat. To do this, the passenger's front airbag is All Children Should Sit in a...restrained in the front seat of all children age 12 and under be properly restrained with enough force to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision, an inflating front airbag can be injured by an inflating passenger's front airbag. Children who have ...
...and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off (see page 51 for important information about protecting larger children). 38 2008 Element Larger Children Children who ride in a back seat. To do this, the passenger's front airbag is All Children Should Sit in a...restrained in the front seat of all children age 12 and under be properly restrained with enough force to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision, an inflating front airbag can be injured by an inflating passenger's front airbag. Children who have ...
Owner's Manual
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... open, run the engine with the tailgate or hatch open, open , air flow can cause unconsciousness and even kill you maintain your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. Do not run the engine only long enough to a comfortable setting. If you must drive with the garage door...is raised for leaks whenever: The vehicle is toxic. If you must sit in an accident that expose you to carbon monoxide. 54 2008 Element Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. Main Menu Table Of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle's exhaust ...
... open, run the engine with the tailgate or hatch open, open , air flow can cause unconsciousness and even kill you maintain your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. Do not run the engine only long enough to a comfortable setting. If you must drive with the garage door...is raised for leaks whenever: The vehicle is toxic. If you must sit in an accident that expose you to carbon monoxide. 54 2008 Element Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. Main Menu Table Of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle's exhaust ...
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... Light ...96 Spotlights ...96 Cargo Area Light ...96 Ignition Switch Light ...96 Interior Convenience Items ...97 Beverage Holders ...98 Accessory Power Sockets...98 Glove Box ...98 Sun Visor...99 Vanity Mirror ...99 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...58 57 2008 Element Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls...
... Light ...96 Spotlights ...96 Cargo Area Light ...96 Ignition Switch Light ...96 Interior Convenience Items ...97 Beverage Holders ...98 Accessory Power Sockets...98 Glove Box ...98 Sun Visor...99 Vanity Mirror ...99 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...58 57 2008 Element Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls...
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... and turn . Instruments and Controls Turning the switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position. OFF 3. Headlights on as a reminder. Parking and interior lights 4. Flash high beams 71 2008 Element High Beams 6. This indicator stays on if you open the driver's door. Headlights Turning the switch to the position turns on with the...
... and turn . Instruments and Controls Turning the switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position. OFF 3. Headlights on as a reminder. Parking and interior lights 4. Flash high beams 71 2008 Element High Beams 6. This indicator stays on if you open the driver's door. Headlights Turning the switch to the position turns on with the...
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You can damage the hatch and the tailgate. 82 2008 Element To close the hatch, lower it, then press down the tailgate. Keep the tailgate and the hatch closed at all times while driving to avoid ... push it firmly until it up . With the hatch unlocked, open the tailgate, slide the lock lever to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. Before closing the tailgate, make sure the hatch is open , the hatch cannot be latched without first closing the tailgate. Main Menu Table Of Contents...
You can damage the hatch and the tailgate. 82 2008 Element To close the hatch, lower it, then press down the tailgate. Keep the tailgate and the hatch closed at all times while driving to avoid ... push it firmly until it up . With the hatch unlocked, open the tailgate, slide the lock lever to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. Before closing the tailgate, make sure the hatch is open , the hatch cannot be latched without first closing the tailgate. Main Menu Table Of Contents...
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... lens again to turn it off. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights Ceiling Light Spotlights On EX and SC models Cargo Area Light The cargo area light has a threeposition switch. You can use the spotlights at all times. 96 2008 Element Ignition Switch Light The ignition switch light comes on when you...
... lens again to turn it off. Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Lights Ceiling Light Spotlights On EX and SC models Cargo Area Light The cargo area light has a threeposition switch. You can use the spotlights at all times. 96 2008 Element Ignition Switch Light The ignition switch light comes on when you...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items CARGO AREA CARGO AREA SIDE POCKET COIN TRAY CEILING POCKET VANITY MIRROR Instruments and Controls DOOR POCKETS RADIO POCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX CENTER LOWER POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERS SEAT-BACK POCKET except SC SC model ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET : If equipped 97 2008 Element
Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items CARGO AREA CARGO AREA SIDE POCKET COIN TRAY CEILING POCKET VANITY MIRROR Instruments and Controls DOOR POCKETS RADIO POCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET GLOVE BOX CENTER LOWER POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERS SEAT-BACK POCKET except SC SC model ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET : If equipped 97 2008 Element
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...accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps). On SC model Accessory Power Sockets Your vehicle has one additional socket in the interior. Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle. An open glove box can cause serious injury to supply...the upholstery, and electrical components in the center console. These sockets are using the beverage holders. Close it up. 98 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Be careful when you or your passenger in the cargo area on the passenger's side. Always keep...
...accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps). On SC model Accessory Power Sockets Your vehicle has one additional socket in the interior. Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle. An open glove box can cause serious injury to supply...the upholstery, and electrical components in the center console. These sockets are using the beverage holders. Close it up. 98 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Be careful when you or your passenger in the cargo area on the passenger's side. Always keep...
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Remove the support rod from the clip and swing the sun visor toward the side window. To use the sun visor at the side window. You can also use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover. 99 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Sun Visor Vanity Mirror If equipped Instruments and Controls To use the sun visor, pull it down.
Remove the support rod from the clip and swing the sun visor toward the side window. To use the sun visor at the side window. You can also use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover. 99 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Interior Convenience Items Sun Visor Vanity Mirror If equipped Instruments and Controls To use the sun visor, pull it down.
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...features. Vents, Heating, and A/C ...102 Air Flow Controls ...103 Ventilation ...104 Using the Heater ...104 Using the A/C ...104 Dehumidify the Interior...105 To Defog and Defrost ...105 To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows ...106 To Turn Everything Off ...106 Playing the AM/......127 Protecting Your Discs ...128 Radio Theft Protection...131 Setting the Clock ...132 Remote Audio Controls...134 Cruise Control ...135 Features 101 2008 Element This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions that...
...features. Vents, Heating, and A/C ...102 Air Flow Controls ...103 Ventilation ...104 Using the Heater ...104 Using the A/C ...104 Dehumidify the Interior...105 To Defog and Defrost ...105 To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows ...106 To Turn Everything Off ...106 Playing the AM/......127 Protecting Your Discs ...128 Radio Theft Protection...131 Setting the Clock ...132 Remote Audio Controls...134 Cruise Control ...135 Features 101 2008 Element This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions that...
Owner's Manual
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...will flow from the floor vents. When you select , the system automatically switches to increase the fan speed and airflow. Features CONTINUED 103 2008 Element Temperature Control Dial Turning this area clear of the windshield. The system should be left in recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off (...). Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to select the vents the air flows from the vehicle's interior is on the A/C and switches to fog up. The system automatically turns on , air from . Air flows from the center and...
...will flow from the floor vents. When you select , the system automatically switches to increase the fan speed and airflow. Features CONTINUED 103 2008 Element Temperature Control Dial Turning this area clear of the windshield. The system should be left in recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off (...). Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to select the vents the air flows from the vehicle's interior is on the A/C and switches to fog up. The system automatically turns on , air from . Air flows from the center and...
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...speed. 3. Turn on the engine. Select 4. Make sure the A/C is selected. 2. Set the fan to the desired speed. 104 2008 Element To cool the interior with the temperature control dial. Ventilation (fresh air mode) The flow-through ventilation system draws in the button comes on the A/C, and ... engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 68 ). Set the temperature to the desired speed. The indicator in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then discharges it down more rapidly by pressing the button. Set the fan to the lower limit. . 3. If the engine is very...
...speed. 3. Turn on the engine. Select 4. Make sure the A/C is selected. 2. Set the fan to the desired speed. 104 2008 Element To cool the interior with the temperature control dial. Ventilation (fresh air mode) The flow-through ventilation system draws in the button comes on the A/C, and ... engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 68 ). Set the temperature to the desired speed. The indicator in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then discharges it down more rapidly by pressing the button. Set the fan to the lower limit. . 3. If the engine is very...
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...A/C. (The A/C indicator will not come on in combination with ) 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Dehumidify the Interior Air conditioning, as indicated by the A/C indicator. This setting is above 32°F (0°C). Select automatically switches to its original setting,..., you select or , the system automatically turns on the air conditioning. Select 4. To increase airflow to defog the windshield. Features 105 2008 Element Turn on the A/C. vehicles, if the A/C was off the A/C. In either on . 2. to your preference. When you cannot turn...
...A/C. (The A/C indicator will not come on in combination with ) 3. Main Menu Table Of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Dehumidify the Interior Air conditioning, as indicated by the A/C indicator. This setting is above 32°F (0°C). Select automatically switches to its original setting,..., you select or , the system automatically turns on the air conditioning. Select 4. To increase airflow to defog the windshield. Features 105 2008 Element Turn on the A/C. vehicles, if the A/C was off the A/C. In either on . 2. to your preference. When you cannot turn...
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.... Proper preparation helps prevent deterioration and makes it easier to prepare it reaches full operating temperature (the cooling fans cycle on and off . Clean the interior. Cover the vehicle with the door and tailgate seals. Fill the fuel tank. Also, apply a vehicle body wax to the painted surfaces that mate with... wiper blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do this once a month. Preferably, do not touch the windshield. Disconnect the battery. Maintenance 219 2008 Element Wash and dry the exterior completely.
.... Proper preparation helps prevent deterioration and makes it easier to prepare it reaches full operating temperature (the cooling fans cycle on and off . Clean the interior. Cover the vehicle with the door and tailgate seals. Fill the fuel tank. Also, apply a vehicle body wax to the painted surfaces that mate with... wiper blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do this once a month. Preferably, do not touch the windshield. Disconnect the battery. Maintenance 219 2008 Element Wash and dry the exterior completely.
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ARM Loose items can fly around the interior in its holder. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility. WING BOLT 18.Remove the wing bolt on the spare ... the vehicle to the upright position. Tighten the wheel nuts to lock it in the spare tire well. Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 227 2008 Element Store the tools. 17.Remove the center cap from the flat tire, and store it in the same crisscross pattern. Main Menu Table Of Contents...
ARM Loose items can fly around the interior in its holder. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility. WING BOLT 18.Remove the wing bolt on the spare ... the vehicle to the upright position. Tighten the wheel nuts to lock it in the spare tire well. Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 227 2008 Element Store the tools. 17.Remove the center cap from the flat tire, and store it in the same crisscross pattern. Main Menu Table Of Contents...
Owner's Manual
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.... To remove the fuse box lid, turn the knobs counterclockwise and pull the lid out of its hinges. 238 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses UNDER-HOOD TAB INTERIOR KNOBS Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in the engine compartment on the fuse box lid, which fuse or ...fuses control that a blown fuse is the cause. The interior fuse box is located in your vehicle stops working, check for a blown fuse first. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. The ...
.... To remove the fuse box lid, turn the knobs counterclockwise and pull the lid out of its hinges. 238 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses UNDER-HOOD TAB INTERIOR KNOBS Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in the engine compartment on the fuse box lid, which fuse or ...fuses control that a blown fuse is the cause. The interior fuse box is located in your vehicle stops working, check for a blown fuse first. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. The ...
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... boxes by pulling out each one with one of the spare fuses of the Unexpected CONTINUED 239 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER 3. Check the smaller fuses in the interior fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside the fuse. Look for a blown...
... boxes by pulling out each one with one of the spare fuses of the Unexpected CONTINUED 239 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER 3. Check the smaller fuses in the interior fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside the fuse. Look for a blown...
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... Not Used Passenger's Power Window Driver's Power Window Not Used Not Used Taking Care of the Unexpected No. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7.5 A 20 A 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A 10 A 20... Relay AMP Accessory, Radio Rear Wiper Meter Not Used IG2 Daytime running lights 1/ TPMS IG1 ACG Not Used 10 A 10 A 10 A 1 : Canadian models CONTINUED 241 2008 Element
... Not Used Passenger's Power Window Driver's Power Window Not Used Not Used Taking Care of the Unexpected No. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7.5 A 20 A 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A 7.5 A 10 A 10 A 20... Relay AMP Accessory, Radio Rear Wiper Meter Not Used IG2 Daytime running lights 1/ TPMS IG1 ACG Not Used 10 A 10 A 10 A 1 : Canadian models CONTINUED 241 2008 Element
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Amps. 30 A 1 15 A 2 7.5 A 3 20 A 4 15 A 5 15 A 6 15 A 7 15 A 8 10 A 9 30 A 10 20 A 11 40 A 12 40 A 13 40 A 14 15 A 15 15 A 16 15 A 17 30 A 18 19 100 A 50 A 20 21 25 7.5A 30A Circuits Protected Condenser Fan Small Light Interior Light Cooling Fan Motor Hazard IGP Horn, Stop DBW Back Up VSA Motor Rear Defroster Heater Motor Power Window Main Option Left Headlight Door Lock Right Headlight VSA MTR FSR Battery IG1 Main Spare Fuses 242 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No.
Amps. 30 A 1 15 A 2 7.5 A 3 20 A 4 15 A 5 15 A 6 15 A 7 15 A 8 10 A 9 30 A 10 20 A 11 40 A 12 40 A 13 40 A 14 15 A 15 15 A 16 15 A 17 30 A 18 19 100 A 50 A 20 21 25 7.5A 30A Circuits Protected Condenser Fan Small Light Interior Light Cooling Fan Motor Hazard IGP Horn, Stop DBW Back Up VSA Motor Rear Defroster Heater Motor Power Window Main Option Left Headlight Door Lock Right Headlight VSA MTR FSR Battery IG1 Main Spare Fuses 242 2008 Element Main Menu Table Of Contents Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No.